For Christmas 2018, my family decided that we would road trip to see some cousins in Ottawa. I was so excited when Luc said he would come. He has such a huge family so I know Christmas is a special time for them to be together. The trip started off like any other family road trip...little did I know about the surprise I had in store for me. On December 23rd we decided we would go tour the Parliament Building. The last stop on the tour was the observation deck. It's a small room filled with windows which overlooks the entire city. I was taking in the beautiful sunset when Luc came over to me and grabbed both of my hands. that's when it happened. "Mel you're so beautiful and there is something I've been meaning to ask you for a long time.... Melissa Zelaya-Cavalcante, will you marry me?" I mean, can't remember exactly what he said because I was in total shock. The first words out of my mouth were literally, "No you're not", as he is dropped down to one knee. My eyes filled with tears and I just kept looking at him. Have you ever been stunned in love? He looked up at me, "Is that a yes"? "Yes", I replied through tears. I wrapped my arms around him for a hug and then he put the ring on my right hand (a brazilian tradition he was so thoughtful to include). The whole room clapped while my family hugged me and took pictures. It was honestly like a movie. I will never forget that feeling.